Seattle City Council committee approves financial power for social housing
A Seattle City Council committee approved a measure giving the city's social housing developer more flexibility to finance future housing projects.
A Seattle City Council committee approved a measure giving the city's social housing developer more flexibility to finance future housing projects.
Council advances Seattle affordable housing plan
A Seattle city committee unanimously approved changes today to give the local social housing developer more financial power to fund future projects, pending a full council vote next week.
A Seattle city committee unanimously approved changes today to give the local social housing developer more financial power to fund future projects, pending a full council vote next week.
Tiny home village opens in Interbay
Bayside Village in Interbay is welcoming its first residents to 50 new pallet shelters, as the manufacturing company's CEO emphasizes that housing must be paired with accountability to combat a crisis evolved by fentanyl.
Bayside Village in Interbay is welcoming its first residents to 50 new pallet shelters, as the manufacturing company's CEO emphasizes that housing must be paired with accountability to combat a crisis evolved by fentanyl.
Extraordinary surge in luxury homes listed in Washington real estate market
Out-of-state realtors, such as Las Vegas-based agent Roy Shetrit, are actively pitching to Washington residents on social media to attract them as clients amidst a growing trend of people moving out of state.
Out-of-state realtors, such as Las Vegas-based agent Roy Shetrit, are actively pitching to Washington residents on social media to attract them as clients amidst a growing trend of people moving out of state.
Five reasons Seattle housing inventory is up
Seattle's housing market is experiencing an inventory shock with listings nearly doubling. A local mortgage expert, Israel Lopez from Certain Lending, breaks down the five major factors driving this shift, including massive tech layoffs and the upcoming millionaires tax.
Seattle's housing market is experiencing an inventory shock with listings nearly doubling. A local mortgage expert, Israel Lopez from Certain Lending, breaks down the five major factors driving this shift, including massive tech layoffs and the upcoming millionaires tax.
Debate grows over Seattle tiny home villages
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup just 36 days away, Seattle neighbors and a formerly homeless resident are voicing concerns over public safety and the city's reliance on tiny home villages to solve the drug crisis.
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup just 36 days away, Seattle neighbors and a formerly homeless resident are voicing concerns over public safety and the city's reliance on tiny home villages to solve the drug crisis.
Renters see $2,300 in savings as rent growth cools to 2020 levels
A new housing report reveals that renters in the U.S. are seeing significant financial relief as the national median rent continues a significant downward trend.
A new housing report reveals that renters in the U.S. are seeing significant financial relief as the national median rent continues a significant downward trend.
Where your state ranks on housing costs — The most and least expensive revealed
A new WalletHub analysis finds that housing costs in the U.S. have risen sharply in recent years, outpacing inflation and putting increasing financial pressure on households.
A new WalletHub analysis finds that housing costs in the U.S. have risen sharply in recent years, outpacing inflation and putting increasing financial pressure on households.
US home sales hit 9-month low as rising mortgages, Iran conflict weigh on buyers
U.S. existing home sales fell 3.6% in March to a nine-month low of 3.98 million units, pressured by tight inventory, higher mortgage rates, and labor market concerns.
U.S. existing home sales fell 3.6% in March to a nine-month low of 3.98 million units, pressured by tight inventory, higher mortgage rates, and labor market concerns.
When it comes to rent, these are the cities most affordable for residents - See the list
Rising rents are outpacing wages across the U.S., with prices increasing more than 50% over the past decade, according to Federal Reserve data.
Rising rents are outpacing wages across the U.S., with prices increasing more than 50% over the past decade, according to Federal Reserve data.
Homebuyers are back despite rising rates — What to know
Homebuying rebounded in March as strong demand fueled a spring surge, despite rising mortgage rates, according to Zillow.
Homebuying rebounded in March as strong demand fueled a spring surge, despite rising mortgage rates, according to Zillow.
New study reveals extent of Seattle's aging housing stock
Despite recent efforts to increase Seattle's housing stock, a new study shows the extent of the city's aging home infrastructure, including that half of the homes here were built before 1987.
Despite recent efforts to increase Seattle's housing stock, a new study shows the extent of the city's aging home infrastructure, including that half of the homes here were built before 1987.
Here’s where rents are falling the most as US prices hit a four-year low
U.S. renters are seeing modest relief as asking rents continue to decline, with February marking the 30th straight month of year-over-year drops.
U.S. renters are seeing modest relief as asking rents continue to decline, with February marking the 30th straight month of year-over-year drops.
Mortgage rates rise above 6% amid Iran war market jitters
Mortgage rates edged higher last week as financial markets reacted to uncertainty tied to the war in Iran. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rose to about 6.11%, up from 6% the week before, while the 15-year fixed rate increased to about 5.5%, according to Freddie Mac.
Mortgage rates edged higher last week as financial markets reacted to uncertainty tied to the war in Iran. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rose to about 6.11%, up from 6% the week before, while the 15-year fixed rate increased to about 5.5%, according to Freddie Mac.
Zillow: US rent growth slows as affordability improves
U.S. rent growth continued to cool in January, slowing to its weakest pace in more than four years as supply increases and vacancies remain elevated, according to Zillow.
U.S. rent growth continued to cool in January, slowing to its weakest pace in more than four years as supply increases and vacancies remain elevated, according to Zillow.
Bilt expands rewards program with new cards for renters, homeowners: What to know
Bilt on Tuesday unveiled Bilt Card 2.0, a revamped lineup of three credit cards that, for the first time, allows homeowners to earn rewards on mortgage payments.
Bilt on Tuesday unveiled Bilt Card 2.0, a revamped lineup of three credit cards that, for the first time, allows homeowners to earn rewards on mortgage payments.
Gov. Ferguson announces WA housing investment propsal
As Gov. Bob Ferguson drafts his 2026 budget, he is proposing a major new investment aimed at addressing Washington’s ongoing affordable housing crisis.
As Gov. Bob Ferguson drafts his 2026 budget, he is proposing a major new investment aimed at addressing Washington’s ongoing affordable housing crisis.
Tacoma, WA to review voter-passed landlord fairness code
In 2023, Tacoma voters passed a landlord fairness code protecting tenants from evictions and high rent hikes.
In 2023, Tacoma voters passed a landlord fairness code protecting tenants from evictions and high rent hikes.
Developers warn Seattle could face apartment shortage as construction slows
A leading Seattle developer says rising interest rates, regulatory burdens and slow permitting are stalling new apartment projects, potentially driving rents higher as early as next year.
A leading Seattle developer says rising interest rates, regulatory burdens and slow permitting are stalling new apartment projects, potentially driving rents higher as early as next year.
White House shifts focus to affordability
President Trump says he's fighting to make life more affordable for Americans, particularly small businesses.
President Trump says he's fighting to make life more affordable for Americans, particularly small businesses.